School Operations Manager

Senploy; East Ham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking a dedicated School Operations Manager for a specialist SEMH school in Plaistow. The role oversees day-to-day non-teaching operations, facilities and administrative functions to ensure a safe and efficient school environment.

You will lead office and premises teams, manage contractors, and support HR, procurement and budgets while working with senior leadership to enhance systems and ensure compliance with safeguarding and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in school operations or senior management in education.
• Strong leadership and ability to oversee multiple teams.
• Deep understanding of health & safety and school compliance.
• Experience managing staff, contractors and operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily school operations and administrative functions
• Managing office, support and premises teams
• Ensuring health & safety, risk assessments and statutory compliance are maintained
• Overseeing contractors, maintenance arrangements and facilities
• Supporting HR, staffing, procurement and operational budgets
• Working closely with senior leadership to improve systems and procedures
• Ensuring the school operates effectively within safeguarding and regulatory requirements

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Health & Safety

Staff management

Job description

School Operations Manager (SOM) - SEMH School

Hours: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive - Dependent on Experience

Start: ASAP

Remedy Education is looking for a strong School Operations Manager to join a specialist SEMH school in Plaistow.

This position requires an experienced school professional who can oversee the day‑to‑day non‑teaching operations of a busy school, ensuring everything runs smoothly, safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing daily school operations and administrative functions
• Managing office, support and premises teams
• Ensuring health & safety, risk assessments and statutory compliance are maintained
• Overseeing contractors, maintenance arrangements and facilities
• Supporting HR, staffing, procurement and operational budgets
• Working closely with senior leadership to improve systems and procedures
• Ensuring the school operates effectively within safeguarding and regulatory requirements

Requirements:

• Experience in school operations, business management or an equivalent senior management position
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Excellent understanding of health & safety and school compliance
• Experience managing staff, contractors and operational processes